Posted April 1, 2025
Hudson Valley Shakespeare is looking for local musicians to collaborate on our upcoming production of The Matchmaker by Thorton Wilder, featuring original music by award-winning composer Alex Bechtel.
Specifically, we need:
- A fiddler
- A guitar player who feels comfortable picking up a banjo, or vice versa.
- An accordion player
The musical style is described as “Americana meets Tin Pan Alley,” blending the warmth and spirit of folk traditions with a touch of flair.
To apply, please email Sean NcNall, Associate Artistic Director.
Details of the commitment and compensation are listed below.
REHEARSALS
The composer/music director will be in residence on the following dates in the Hudson Valley, during which we plan 2-3 band rehearsals, as well as sitzprobe, dress rehearsal.
Rehearsal will be scheduled around Alex’s dates of residence at HVS.
- Two days the week of May 19
- May 27, May 29, June 4, June 7
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
- June 8, 11, 13, 17, 18, 20, 22, 26, 28 (two shows), 30
- July 2, 4, 6, 10, 12 (two shows), 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 26, 28, 30
- August 1 & 3
COMPENSATION:
Musicians will be paid $100 per performance and $200 for band rehearsal days.
For more information, contact Sean McNall.